About the Position: This position is located in Port Canavereal, FL.

Duties

Performs journeyman level maintenance for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems independently or as a crew leader. Performs and participates in a variety of diagnostic inspections. Inspects, adjusts, lubricates, tests, installs, calibrates, and/or performs major and minor repairs at regularly scheduled intervals. Performs installation of new equipment, maintenance, repair, overhaul or replacement of parts, systems, equipment, etc., normally associated with the lock and dam facility. Inspects, troubleshoots, and/or rebuilds electric motors, diesel and gasoline engines of associated equipment at the facility. Understands hydraulic systems using up to 1650 PSI repairing leaks, overhauling pumps, repacking cylinders, testing and adjusting components in accordance with written specifications. Utilize experience, technical manuals and other resources to design and fabricate machinery parts. Disassemble and replace defective hydraulic components such as actuators, valves and fittings up to 1650 PSI. Performs maintenance tests and inspections of equipment at regularly scheduled intervals. Utilizes electrical schematics and traces complex circuits to diagnose malfunctions and extent of required repairs. Works from drawings, wiring diagrams and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to repair and adjust equipment. Utilize gauges and other measuring devices to determine adjustments for flood control structures. Troubleshoot four way directional valves, flow control, counter balance valves and related hydraulic control equipment. Troubleshoot flood control instrumentation. Work in cramped spaces and work with both large and small items to insure all equipment is de-energized or made stable. Record electrical measurements utilized Fluke and Ohm meters to analyze electrical issues.

Requirements

• This position meets the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This is an Emergency Essential Status position. If designated as Mission Essential, incumbents are not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies created by inclement weather conditions or other emergency situations as appropriate.
• Incumbent may be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform/a valid state driver's license/protective clothing and/or equipment is provided.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform normal diagnostic inspections. I can perform these duties on my own. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Trouble Shooting PHYSICAL EFFORT Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing and crouching. Routinely lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands, legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment in confined spaces such as manholes, enclosed switchgear structures, or on overhead structures; climbs ladders and poles. Machinery on high lift structures is large and requires the skills of a heavy construction mechanic to effect repair or replacement. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed indoors and outdoors during the day or night subject to inclement weather, on high structures usually over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and high tension electrical equipment, on scaffolds and from slings or floating plant. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads or in tunnels below water level. Incumbent is subject to falls, drowning, electrical shocks, injury, or discomfort and when inside, exposure to moving machinery, electrical circuits and loud noises, and at times, dangerous icy conditions. Uses safety equipment such as life vests, protective ear devices, hard hats, hard toe shoes, respirators and protective clothing.

Contacts

• Address RL-W2SR02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-JACKSONVILLE DO NOT MAIL Jacksonville, FL 32202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk